Curious about what happened to NHL referee Mitch Dunning after his recent injury during the Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers game? Fans and players expressed concern when Dunning was stretchered off after a violent collision in the first period.

Monday’s Philadelphia Flyers game against the Colorado Avalanche got off to a scary start, as NHL referee Mitch Dunning was injured in an accidental collision with Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson.

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is fully communicative and can move all his extremities following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson in Monday night's game at Philadelphia. The NHL said Dunning was taken to a hospital for precautionary reasons and that all neurological signs are normal.